Patents by Inventor Yong Zhu

Yong Zhu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180309114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous electrochemical energy storage apparatus which comprises an electrochemical energy storage device comprising an electrochemical energy storage device with an inlet and outlet and respectively connected to an external fluid circulation apparatus that facilitates the fluid circulation entering and exiting the said energy storage device, to regulate the physical, chemical, and electrochemical conditions within the said energy storage device. The present invention also relates to a method for optimizing or restoring the electrochemical performance of an energy storage device, enhancing various performance and greatly extending the service life thereof by upgrading the electrolyte inside and outside the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Yong CHE, Qing WANG, Yong ZHU, Weiping LU, Xiang DAI
  • Patent number: 10092382
    Abstract: A disposable prophy angle is provided, the prophy angle comprising a housing containing a drive shaft and a driven shaft; the drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the distal end having a substantially conical driving portion and a projection, the proximal end of the drive shaft configured to engage a dental hand piece; and the driven shaft having a driven portion comprising a recess configured for engagement by the projection and/or the substantially conical portion of the drive shaft to oscillate the driven shaft at an oscillation angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, there is a method of making a disposable prophy angle by overmolding a prophy cup to the prophy angle. In other embodiments, there is a method of using the prophy angle to prevent tooth decay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignees: Crosstex International, Inc., Pac-Dent International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Wang, Denghui Chen, Bo Tao, Bo Yue, Yong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20180284429
    Abstract: The present application discloses a lens, camera, package inspection system and image processing method. The lens comprises an optical lens and a photosensitive chip, and further comprises an optical filter comprising a first filter portion and a second filter portion and disposed between the optical lens and the photosensitive chip, wherein a first object point is imaged on the photosensitive chip through the optical lens and the first filter portion, and a second object point is imaged on the photosensitive chip through the optical lens and the second filter portion, the first filter portion having a thickness greater than that of the second filter portion. The technical problem of a lens in relevant art having a relatively small DOF is solved by the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Pinjiang He, Yong Zhu, Wencong Zhang, Mingqiang Xie, Da Guan, Zhenhua Zhang
  • Patent number: 10012577
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of rock mechanics testing equipment, and discloses a rock hollow cylinder torsional shear apparatus which includes a frame, a lifting device, a bottom seat, a confining pressure barrel, an upper seat, a force transmission shaft, a force transmission shaft holder, a torque application structure and a controller. The present invention provides a torsional shear apparatus capable of avoiding mutual interference between axial force application and torque force application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Hui Zhou, Jingjing Lu, Dawei Hu, Chuanqing Zhang, Yue Jiang, Lei Huang, Fanjie Yang, Yong Zhu, Yang Gao
  • Publication number: 20180136099
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of rock mechanics testing equipment, and discloses a rock hollow cylinder torsional shear apparatus which includes a frame, a lifting device, a bottom seat, a confining pressure barrel, an upper seat, a force transmission shaft, a force transmission shaft holder, a torque application structure and a controller. The present invention provides a torsional shear apparatus capable of avoiding mutual interference between axial force application and torque force application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Hui Zhou, Jingjing Lu, Dawei Hu, Chuanqing Zhang, Yue Jiang, Lei Huang, Fanjie Yang, Yong Zhu, Yang Gao
  • Patent number: 9958082
    Abstract: The invention discloses a rotation-type flow path switching valve, which includes a driving component and a valve body component connected with a driving shaft. The valve body component includes a valve body, and a spool. The valve body component further includes: a driving disc, and a driven disc which is connected, by means of a first gap linkage mechanism, with the driving disc to transfer an axial movement within a preset swivel stroke of the driving disc. The driving shaft and the spool are connected by means of a second gap linkage mechanism to transfer the axial movement to the spool within a preset swivel stroke of the driving shaft. The valve body component further includes a spring which makes the spool abut against the valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG SANHUA ROTARY VALVE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shijun Yu, Honglian Liao, Yong Zhu, Shuai Xiao
  • Publication number: 20170202652
    Abstract: A disposable prophy angle is provided, the prophy angle comprising a housing containing a drive shaft and a driven shaft; the drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis therebetween, the distal end having a substantially conical driving portion and a projection, the proximal end of the drive shaft configured to engage a dental hand piece; and the driven shaft having a driven portion comprising a recess configured for engagement by the projection and/or the substantially conical portion of the drive shaft to oscillate the driven shaft at an oscillation angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, there is a method of making a disposable prophy angle by overmolding a prophy cup to the prophy angle. In other embodiments, there is a method of using the prophy angle to prevent tooth decay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicants: CROSSTEX INTERNATIONAL, INC., PAC-DENT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Wang, Denghui Chen, Bo Tao, Bo Yue, Yong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20170197011
    Abstract: A method for repairing cartilage damage comprising (a) creating a microfracture or performing other bone marrow stimulation techniques on a patient inflicted with cartilage damage; and (b) administering a composition to the microfracture, wherein the composition comprises an agent capable of regenerating organized hyaline cartilage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Cong-Qiu CHU, Yong ZHU, Shili WU, Jun BAO
  • Patent number: 9698585
    Abstract: A composite power transmission tower, and a composite cross arm structure of a composite tower for power grid transmission line is provided, including two sets of cross arm insulators arranged into a V-shaped arrangement horizontally, wherein a first end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators is connected to the tower body of the composite tower at an opening of the V-shaped arrangement; and a set of oblique-pulling insulators, corresponding to each of the sets of cross arm insulators respectively, has one end connected to a second end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators at an apex of the V-shaped arrangement, and the other end connected to the tower body over the two sets of cross arm insulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Jiangsu Shenma Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Ma, Yong Zhu, Jie Yu, Weidi Cao, Xizhong Liu
  • Publication number: 20170172439
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for electrodes and sensors having nanowires. According to an embodiment as described, a dry sensor is provided. Nanowires, such as silver nanowires, are positioned within a polymer material, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to form an electrode. A conductive element is attached to the electrode during its formation. Example conductive elements include, but are not limited to, a contact or a wire that may be communicatively coupled to medical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: YONG ZHU, SHANSHAN YAO, LINGNAN SONG, AMANDA MYERS
  • Publication number: 20170065512
    Abstract: A film forming composition comprises a first non-crosslinking polyamide/polyacrylate copolymer comprising at least one amide monomer; (meth)acrylate monomers; monomers having at least one carboxylic functional group; and monomers having at least one amine functional group. The film forming composition also comprises a second non-crosslinking polyamide copolymer comprising at least one amide; at least one quaternary ammonium containing monomer; and monomers having at least one amine functional group. Preferably, the film forming composition is essentially free of glycerin or glycerol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Yong Zhu, Gordon Gerald Guay
  • Publication number: 20170065513
    Abstract: A polymer composition providing improved curl benefits is disclosed. The composition includes a first weakly charged anionic polymer and a second weakly charged cationic polymer. When the polymer composition is applied to a Leneta card, the card has a minimum contraction of 10% as described by the “Contraction Test,” when the Leneta card is kept at a temperature in the range of 22 to 28° C. and at a relative humidity in the range of 40% to 50% to measure the contraction. Also, the first and second polymers are either water soluble or water dispersible and comprise from about 40% to about 99% identical chemical structure based on monomers in each polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Yong Zhu, Gordon Gerald Guay
  • Publication number: 20170059055
    Abstract: The invention discloses a rotation-type flow path switching valve, which includes a driving component and a valve body component connected with a driving shaft. The valve body component includes a valve body, and a spool. The valve body component further includes: a driving disc, and a driven disc which is connected, by means of a first gap linkage mechanism, with the driving disc to transfer an axial movement within a preset swivel stroke of the driving disc. The driving shaft and the spool are connected by means of a second gap linkage mechanism to transfer the axial movement to the spool within a preset swivel stroke of the driving shaft. The valve body component further includes a spring which makes the spool abut against the valve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Shijun YU, Honglian LIAO, Yong ZHU, Shuai XIAO
  • Publication number: 20170019763
    Abstract: A method for sharing data between positioning devices includes acquiring, by a first positioning device, auxiliary data from a positioning server, wherein the auxiliary data is used by the first positioning device to determine a position of the first positioning device by combining the auxiliary data with original geographical location information corresponding to the first positioning device; and sending, by the first positioning device, the auxiliary data to a second positioning device to facilitate the second positioning device determining a position of the second positioning device according to the auxiliary data and original geographical location information that corresponds to the second positioning device; wherein the second positioning device and the first positioning device are located in a same local area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Haizhang CHI, Yong ZHU, Jinyan WANG
  • Patent number: 9535588
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for unlocking a touch screen, including that: an unlocking gesture and a screen transition in unlocking are preset, wherein the screen transition is as follows: a screen is turned along an axis on the screen to produce a visual effect similar to that of pushing open a revolving door, such that a lock screen is turned gradually from the front of the screen to the back of the screen, and an unlocked screen is turned gradually from the back of the screen to the front of the screen; the screen is divided into two or more zones each corresponding to a distinct application; when the screen is unlocked in such a zone, the unlocked screen is an interface of an application corresponding to the zone; and when the screen has to be unlocked, the unlocking gesture is performed on the screen to unlock the screen. With the technical solution, efficiency in unlocking a touch screen and user experience may be improved significantly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: ZTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shengge Zhang, Lina Wang, Yong Zhu
  • Patent number: 9527947
    Abstract: A semi-crystalline shape memory polymer with transition temperature near body temperature and the production method thereof is disclosed. The shape memory polymer comprises a polymer chain which further comprises a plurality of prepolymers and a plurality of chain extenders bonding the prepolymers together in which each prepolymer further comprises a plurality of synthesized units. The above mentioned synthesized unit is obtained by reacting polymer diol with first diisocyanate. The obtained synthesized units are polymerized together with second diisocyanate and chain extender to form the shape memory polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Jinlian Hu, Yong Zhu, Jianping Han, Jing Lu
  • Publication number: 20160338639
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a flexible hydration sensor that can be implemented in a wearable device. A hydration monitoring device can include at least one flexible electrode comprising a plurality of silver nanowires embedded within a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate. Processing circuitry can be configured to measure a hydration level of an individual wearing the hydration monitoring device based at least in part on a measurement of a skin impedance of the individual. In some embodiments, the hydration monitoring device can also generate a hydration metric based on the level of hydration and display the hydration metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Amanda Myers, Abhishek Malhotra, John Muth, Yong Zhu, Shanshan Yao
  • Publication number: 20160342376
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and an apparatus for multi-screen combined display and a computer storage medium and relates to an interaction technology. The method includes: performing, by a plurality of devices, communication connection; determining relative positions of the plurality of devices; forming, by the plurality of terminals in communication connection, a combined screen which is composed of screens of the plurality of devices and used for displaying a content according to the relative positions; sending, by a device as a mater device for initiating a display task in the plurality of devices, display information for displaying the content to other devices as slave devices; and displaying, by the slave devices receiving the display information, a corresponding part of the content on screens of the slave devices according to the display information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Zhen LIANG, Yong ZHU, Shuai WANG, Haiqi ZHAO
  • Patent number: 9429630
    Abstract: A BIST circuit is provided for testing the status of power supplies in an integrated circuit in multiple power modes including multiple circuit blocks. The BIST circuit includes a finite state machine (FSM), power monitors and a comparator. The FSM sequentially enables at least two power mode states in a predetermined order. In each power mode state, the FSM outputs power mode signals to enable the power supplies used in the corresponding power mode. Each power monitor is connected to a power input node of one of the circuit blocks, and outputs a monitor signal indicative of the voltage at the corresponding power input node when the corresponding power supply is enabled. The comparator compares each monitor signal with a corresponding reference signal and generates a set of power supply status signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Zhu, Shayan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160168541
    Abstract: The present inventions are directed to compositions and methods regarding the reprogramming of biological samples (such as cells) without introducing exogenous genes to the sample. In particular, the present inventions are directed to transducible materials that are capable of transducing into the nuclei and have enhanced retention in the nuclei of the biological sample. The present inventions also are directed to methods of reprogramming a biological sample or treating diseases using the transducible compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Yong ZHU, Huei-Sheng Vincent CHEN, Shili WU, Jun BAO